Psychiatric Times Classifieds. Vol. 1 No. 19

Psychiatrists - Per Diem & Full Time Permanent - St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

March 5, 2013

Psychiatrists

Per Diem & Full Time Permanent

The Psychiatric Recovery Center (PRC) at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan has new openings for attending Psychiatrists with special interest in clinical research.

The PRC strives to deliver recovery-oriented services for people with serious mental illnesses. Attending psychiatrists partner with masters- (or doctoral-) level therapists and patients to formulate and carry out treatment plans in a clinic setting with a range of intensity of services. This is an innovative program with high competence in co-occurring mental illness and chemical dependency that incorporates on-site primary care, and focuses on psychiatric rehabilitation in a highly collegial atmosphere.

In addition to direct service responsibilities, we are seeking psychiatrists who are committed to teaching and supervising residents and fellows and has interest and aptitude in clinical research, for which time would be allotted. The site has National Health Service Corps accreditation; the salary is competitive; private practice opportunities are available; there is no night call; and faculty appointment at Columbia is included.

For consideration, please forward CVs to: Dr. Hunter McQuistion, Director, Div. of Outpatient & Community Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The St. Luke’s & Roosevelt Hospitals, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1090 Amsterdam Ave, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10025. EOE

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